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Congress passes stopgap transportation bill
As the public transportation program authorization expires on September 30, legislators are moving forward to continue funding the nation’s critical…
EPA safeguards drinking water against cyberattacks, weather severity
On Aug. 31, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.75 million in grant funding for midsize and large drinking…
Construction job openings rise to 326,000 in July
Construction sector jobs increased again in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey….
Small metros carry weight of homebuilding activity
According to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), single-family construction declined across nearly all…
ICC finalizes 2027 building codes
The International Code Council (ICC) released the final results of the Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote, marking…
KB Home announces Tampa division President
KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, named Casey Dare the President of its Tampa Division. Dale, with a…
California invests $2.7 billion for over 150 transportation projects
On Aug. 28, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is investing $2.7 billion for more than 150…
Virginia’s infrastructure maintains ‘C’ grade
On Aug. 25, 2026, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Virginia section released the 2026 Report Card for Virginia’s infrastructure,…
Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on housing market investment
Berkshire Hathaway just raised its stake in the housing game, upping its stock in production builder Lennar to an estimated 30%…
Meritage Homes completes 156,000 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2025
On Aug. 2025, 2026, Meritage Homes published its 2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Data Update. According to the report, Meritage…
